The oldest delagate, former Montana Gov. Tim Bobcock, 93, and the youngest delegate Evan Robert Drain, 17, from Alexandria, Va., talk at the Republican National Convention on Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
When you know it's going on, when you see it happening - Report It!
Updated: Wednesday, 29 Aug 2012, 2:02 PM MDT
Published : Wednesday, 29 Aug 2012, 1:46 PM MDT
Seventy-six years may separate them, but the youngest and oldest delegates are finding common ground at the Republican National Convention.
At 93, former Montana Gov. Tim Babcock has attended every GOP presidential nominating convention over the past 60 years. And at 17, Evan Draim of northern Virginia is attending his first this week in Tampa, Fla.
Babcock and Draim met Tuesday on the convention floor and spoke of their mutual respect for Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
An Associated Press video shows Draim telling Babcock that Romney transcends generations and is the perfect candidate for these times.
Babcock says, "Our salvation is going to be young people like this boy here."
Babcock was Montana's governor from 1962 to 1968. Draim is about to enter his senior year of high school.
 | With KRQE.com's commenting system, you don't need to register. You can login with an existing Facebook, Yahoo!, Google, or Twitter account and more. |
Advertisement
What live streaming of KRQE News 13 on any screen - from your smartphone to your desktop …
Watch what's on now - streaming from CBS News on the live feed player.
Interact & connect with KRQE News 13 - anchors, weather, reporters and sports.
Some local officers and firefighters are being recognized Tuesday for their spirit of …
Police say Tyrone Stephens used a vacuum to assault his caregiver Saturday, by striking …
An Albuquerque couple who were burglarized last week said they later found some of the …
New Mexico and neighboring states updated road conditions.
See where the lowest Metro and N.M. gas prices can be found.
Current metro and statewide power outage interactive map; see if your area is listed.
When the weather is bad, check for your school and community closures from around the …
New Mexico and neighboring states updated road conditions.
Latest ski conditions, new snow, base depth, lifts and runs open & live ski webcams.
Email This
Print This
View Story on a Single Page